Marrakech Introduction

Marrakech is a major city in Morocco with a beautiful backdrop of the magnificent snow-capped Atlas Mountains. It enjoys a pleasant climate where summers are long and hot with winters short and mild. Marrakech is a destination that will leave you with lasting memories, a city that demands your attention upon arrival with its diverse mix of attractions and vibrant atmosphere.

The Old City, otherwise known as Medina is a fascinating place to visit, an area that takes you back in time, it is made up of a maze of streets. These often colourful alleyways are lined with stalls that make up the souk, a market full of wares, such as brass, gold, leather, pottery, spices and textiles.

Koutoubiya Mosque is the largest in the city and the tallest structure in the Medina, rising 77 metres to the top of its minaret. Completed in the 12th century, the mosque holds much history, visible in its brick and sandstone exterior, as well as the intricate interior of which the minbar is made of ebony, ivory, sandalwood and silver and reflects incredible workmanship.

Make sure to visit the Medina’s city square, called Jemaa el-Fnaa that boasts all sorts of interesting sights, ranging from snake charmers to medicine men. As night falls, the square draws performers to its core; acrobats, dancers, and musicians make up the long list of entertainments you’ll bear witness to, while lantern lit stalls sell all manner of meals to satisfy the hungry.

Of course, Moroccan cuisine cannot be missed while in Marrakech. Incorporating meats, vegetables, dried fruits, and spices, it is mouth-watering mixture of many ingredients married together in a unique way. Savour the flavours of traditional dishes, like couscous and pastille. The former is made from granules of durum wheat, which are steamed above a mixture of meat, chickpeas, spices and a medley of vegetables that can include those such as, carrots, squash, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, turnips, and zucchini. Pastille is another local favourite that takes time to prepare but is an absolute pleasure on the palate. Essentially a meat pie made of pigeon that combines sweet and savoury encased in filo-type pastry and dusted with cinnamon and icing sugar. Wash any and every meal down with a Maghrebi mint tea and you’ll find you’re more than satisfied.

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Ryad Amiran Hotel is a hotel that shows that the history of Marrakech is not just evident in its monuments and you can also explore sights, such as El Badi Palace just 2.2 kilometres away. For an offsite meal, try Restaurant Dar Zellij or Palais Sebban Restaurant for something different.

Room amenities include Bathrobe. Bathroom with bathtub and separate shower is offered in each en suite bathroom as well. Cable/satellite television and LCD television are part of the entertainment options in guestrooms at this hotel.

The hotel has parking close by, ideal for those coming by car. The MRT station Gare de Marrakech is a short distance from the hotel making access to other areas simple. The hotel provides an airport shuttle for a fee for those guests who are frequent flyers. Ryad Amiran Hotel places guests 4.7 kilometres from Menara International Airport.

Wifi internet is available at the hotel for convenience. Internet is available in all rooms as an additional bonus.

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